Jansport J, out of Los Angeles, California. A true soul collector, meaning that the boy got soul god dammit! So, we have here a producer's mixtape and lately I've been getting a lot of these. As you can see, this is my first review on one, why? Well because the other producer mixtapes I've gotten sound like a 50 cent comeback. Jansport J brings a lot of inspired samples to his records, very soulful. Like hi-tek mixed with 9th wonder. He starts off with a real smooth record almost something like Murs would get on. The next track could have definitely been with another emcee. Most "non-listeners" would have cut the mixtape right there. But it picks up heavy with "Cold Hearted". A real ill record with emcees that bring the definition of substance to the record without being soft on the track. "Tales From The Hood" is real artistic i could see the picture being painted but the hook could have been a lil' more catchy. "The Choice is Yours" is my joint, nuff said. Jansport J really gives you a good vibe with this one. I would definitely rock with this in the car or ipod or both. A soulful classic. One thing i could tell J, add more breaks to your beats, sometimes they get a little repetitive but the chop of the samples were good. Switch the tempos up a lil, keep us on the edge. This tape is definitely an add to the collection. This is what we need LA!!! The man needs more collabos. Get at him after the jump!!!
3.5/5
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